Football legend Tom Brady, a minority owner of Birmingham City, has been branded 'rude' by Alan Shearer for prioritising the Super Bowl LIX over the club's crucial FA Cup clash against Newcastle.
Alan Shearer, a Newcastle United legend, took a friendly swipe at Brady after he missed Birmingham City's thrilling 3-2 loss to Newcastle United in the FA Cup. The seven-time Super Bowl champion was absent as he travelled Stateside to attend Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Brady became an investor in Birmingham City in 2021 and has been actively involved with the West Midlands side. His efforts have seen them lead League One standings this season and they are likely to secure passage into the Championship.
While discussing on BBC Sport, Shearer humorously criticised Brady for missing out on watching Birmingham lose to "one of the biggest clubs in the world". This comment was made in light of Brady choosing to attend Super Bowl LIX instead of supporting his team during their crucial match.
What did Shearer say?
Shearer expressed his thoughts on BBC Sport but did not provide any specific quotes within this context. However, it is clear that he found amusement in Brady’s decision to prioritize American football over soccer.
Alan Shearer, Premier League legend, said:
"I can't believe Tom Brady has chosen the Super Bowl over the FA Cup. It's a bit rude, isn't it? Especially to see one of the biggest clubs in the world as well."
The New England Patriots icon will be present at Caesars Superdome when Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs take on Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 9th. Despite his commitment towards Birmingham City FC, it seems that his heart still lies with American football - especially when it comes down to one of its biggest events: The Super Bowl.
While some may see this as a slight against English football, it's important to remember that Brady’s roots are deeply embedded in American football. His decision to attend the Super Bowl over the FA Cup clash may simply be a reflection of his personal preferences rather than an indication of his commitment towards Birmingham City FC.
